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    <div class="faq">
        <h1>Meeting FAQ</h1>
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            <li class="minus" onclick="return toggleMe('faq1', this)"><a>Why do you ask for my full name when I register/RSVP?</a>
                <div id="faq1" class="open">Our hosts at Microsoft ask that we provide a list of attendees. This list is used as a sign-in checklist at the security desk as people arrive. If you are not on the security list, you still will be allowed in, though you will be asked to add your name to the list.</div>
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            <li onclick="return toggleMe('faq2', this)"><a>Why do you ask for my email address when I 
                register/RSVP?</a>
                <div id="faq2" class="close">You will be sent a confirmation email. Plus we can email you if there is a meeting-related announcement we need to get out (like a cancelation or some change in time or location). Your email address will not be automatically added to our list unless you subscribe <a href="#">on your own</a>.</div>
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            <li onclick="return toggleMe('faq3', this)"><a>When should I RSVP?</a>
                <div id="faq3" class="close">Please RSVP as soon as possible, but best if it comes no later than NOON of the DAY BEFORE the meeting.</div>
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            <li onclick="return toggleMe('faq4', this)"><a>Can I still come if I don't register/RSVP?</a>
                <div id="faq4" class="close">Yes! If you don't RSVP, you can still join us for the meeting, though you may be slightly slower coming through security. An accurate headcount does help us a lot with the planning - so we have a big enough room for the expected attendees, to provide sufficient pizza (and not be wasteful), and to speed up everyone's access to the building. We understand that plans change, etc., so just do your best on the RSVP.</div>
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            <li onclick="return toggleMe('faq5', this)"><a>Can I come late?</a>
                <div id="faq5" class="close">Sure. Get there when you can. For example, it is fine if you wish to come only for the main speakers (usually) starting at around 7:00 PM, and you can still put in for pizza. Please do try to RSVP so we can get an accurate count for food and to ensure we have a big enough room.</div>
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            <li onclick="return toggleMe('faq6', this)"><a>Where are the meetings held? Is there Parking?</a>
                <div id="faq6" class="close">At the <a target="_blank" href="http://microsoftcambridge.com/default.aspx">Microsoft NERD</a> at One Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142. Phone: 857-453-6000. <a target="_blank" href="http://microsoftcambridge.com/About/Directions/tabid/89/Default.aspx">Click here for directions</a>, which includes getting there by public transportation or car. There is limited off-street parking in the area and a for-pay garage under the building for $10.00.</div>
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            <li onclick="return toggleMe('faq7', this)"><a>Who is invited?</a>
                <div id="faq7" class="close">Boston Azure User Group meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about the Windows Azure cloud computing platform.</div>
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            <li onclick="return toggleMe('faq8', this)"><a>Does it cost anything to attend a meeting?</a>
                <div id="faq8" class="close">No! Entry is free. While there is some free parking in the area, you are responsible for parking, which costs $10 if you park in the One Memorial Drive garage (inside the building).</div>
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            <li onclick="return toggleMe('faq9', this)"><a>Is there food?</a>
                <div id="faq9" class="close">Yes! We have both pizza and salad. A variety of beverages are also provided. Please RSVP to help us get an accurate count.</div>
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            <li onclick="return toggleMe('faq10', this)"><a>Is there Wi-Fi (wireless internet access)?</a>
                <div id="faq10" class="close">Yes, wireless Internet access (WiFi) is available through the CAMBRIDGE network (hosted at NERD). We will provide you the access code at the meeting.</div>
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    <div class="agenda">
        <h1>Upcoming Hackathon</h1>
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        <p>
        <b>In addition to the regular February meeting, there is a <strong>Boston Azure Hackathon</strong> on Wednesday February 16, 2011. 
            Register <a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e3aphcm081cb0d51&oseq=">here</a> and join the 
            CodePlex discussion <a href="http://bostonazure.codeplex.com/Thread/View.aspx?ThreadId=244347">here</a>.
            Read all about the event (and leave comments)
            <a href="http://blog.codingoutloud.com/2011/02/11/boston-azure-hackathon/">here</a>.</b></p>
            <h2>Hackathon Sponsors contributing prizes:</h2>
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            &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
            <a href="http://oreilly.com/"><img width="100" src="http://bostonazureweb.blob.core.windows.net/static/images/sponsors/oreilly-media-logo.png" alt="O'Reilly Media"/></a>
            &nbsp; &nbsp;
            <a href="http://www.cerebrata.com/products/"><img width="100" src="http://bostonazureweb.blob.core.windows.net/static/images/sponsors/cerebrata-logo.gif" alt="Cerebrata" /></a>
            &nbsp; &nbsp;
            <a href="http://packtlib.packtpub.com/"><img width="100" src="http://bostonazureweb.blob.core.windows.net/static/images/sponsors/packtlib-logo.png" alt="Packtlib from Packt Publishing" /></a>
            </p>
        </div>
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        <h1>Upcoming Meeting Agenda</h1>
        <p>The next meeting of the Boston Azure User Group is fast approaching! <strong><a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=v6qmy8dab&oeidk=a07e3cxgt9k20c9c5bf">Register now</a></strong> 
            for the <strong>Thursday February 24, 2011 meeting</strong>.</p>
        <div class="green">This month's focus is <b>Cloud Security</b> with emphasis on two areas: Data Security and Identity Management.</div>
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                <td class="green">When?</td><td>Thursday February 24, 2011; see Meeting Topics for timing of specific activities.</td>
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                <h4><strong>Click <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=v6qmy8dab&oeidk=a07e3cxgt9k20c9c5bf">here</a> to register</strong></h4>
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                <td colspan="2"><h4>Meeting Topics</h4></td>
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                <td class="green">6:00-6:10 PM</td>
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                    <h5>GATHER AND GRAB A SEAT</h5>
                    <p>A few minutes to get organized and seated.</p> 
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                <td class="green">6:10-6:15 PM</td>
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                    <h5>MEETING STARTS - QUICK OVERVIEW, INTRO FIRST SPEAKER</h5>
                    <p>Brief overview of the evening, then jump right into the first talk.</p> 
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                <td class="green">6:15-7:00 PM</td>
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                    <h5>BILL WILDER - AUTHENTICATE YOUR AZURE APP WITH FACEBOOK</h5>
                    <div class="img"><a href="http://blog.codingoutloud.com/"><img src="http://bostonazureweb.blob.core.windows.net/static/images/speakers/bill-wilder.png" alt="Bill Wilder" height="60" /></a></div>
                    <p>In the opening talk, <a href="http://blog.codingoutloud.com/">Bill Wilder</a> 
                        will introduce how to create a Single Sign On (SSO) experience in the cloud 
                        using capabilities such as Windows Identity Foundation (WIF) and Azure&#39;s Access 
                        Control Service (ACS), including how to easily outsource your authentication to 
                        Facebook, Gmail, LiveId, or other existing providers - by leveraging Azure&#39;s ACS and 
                        .NET&#39;s WIF to do the heavy lifting. </p>
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                <td class="green">7:00-7:15 PM</td>
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                    <h5>SOCIAL TIME - PIZZA, SALAD, CHAT, SOCIALIZE</h5>
                    <div class="img"><img src="http://bostonazureweb.blob.core.windows.net/static/images/pizza_slice_thumb.png" title="Pizza for the Meet, Eat, and Greet" alt="Image of slice of pizza; credit to http://www.flickr.com/photos/slice/3127163860/" /></div>
                    <p>Grab a couple of slices of pizza, a cold drink, some salad on the side, and relax. A good time to talk about things are going with your 2011 New Year's resolution 
                        to do more Azure programming, whether you correctly predicted the Superbowl 
                        winner, and how &#39;bout them Celtics. Oh, and get to know some of the other members.</p> 
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            @* DO ONE OF THESE WITH ARRA on BizSpark? <tr>
                <td class="green">7:15-7:30 PM</td>
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                    <h5>MINI SESSIONS</h5>
                    <p>One or two short demonstrations of something Azure related.</p> 
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                <td class="green">7:15-8:25 PM</td>
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                    <h5>FEATURED SPEAKER WALT LAPINSKY - DATA SECURITY IN THE CLOUD</h5>
                    <div class="img"><a href="http://wrlapinsky.wordpress.com/"><img src="http://bostonazureweb.blob.core.windows.net/static/images/speakers/walt-lapinsky.png" alt="Walt Lapinsky" height="60" /></a></div>
                    <p>In the main talk, <a href="http://wrlapinsky.wordpress.com/">Walt Lapinsky</a>, VP Cloud Security at <a href="http://www.purposefulclouds.com/home">Purposeful Clouds</a>, 
                        will dig into Data Security concerns for the cloud - generally, and as applied 
                        to Windows Azure. Data Security is a challenge - even in the pre-cloud world - 
                        but the cloud sure does make matters more interesting. Walt has diverse 
                        background in this area, with over 40 years of proven expertise in supporting 
                        bet-your-business IT environments, including more than 17 years in the military 
                        and intelligence communities, Walt has held a variety of positions in software 
                        development, product management and B2B marketing. He has experience in both 
                        small and large organizations, and has managed technology and sales partners in 
                        world-wide markets. He holds a Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge from the 
                        Cloud Security Alliance.</p>
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                <td class="green">8:25-8:30 PM</td>
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                    <h5>WRAP UP, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GIVE-AWAYS, MORE SOCIALIZING</h5>
                    <div class="img"><img src="http://bostonazureweb.blob.core.windows.net/static/images/perfect_beer_thumb.png" title="Beer" alt="Image of a Guiness beer. Bill Wilder took this at Guiness tour in Dublin, Ireland." height="60" /></div>
                    <p>We will wrap up with a few giveaways, a couple of announcements, and then head out for a cold beverage at a local watering hole, usually for about an hour.</p>
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                <div style="text-align: center; background: yellow; ">
                <h4><strong>Click <a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=v6qmy8dab&oeidk=a07e3cxgt9k20c9c5bf">here</a> to register</strong></h4>
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            <h5>Many thanks to our Sponsors for offering Books, Software, and Training</h5>
            <p>
                <a href="http://oreilly.com/"><img src="http://bostonazureweb.blob.core.windows.net/static/images/sponsors/oreilly-media-logo.png" alt="O'Reilly Media"/></a>
                <a href="http://www.cerebrata.com/products/"><img src="http://bostonazureweb.blob.core.windows.net/static/images/sponsors/cerebrata-logo.gif" alt="Cerebrata" /></a>
                <a href="http://packtlib.packtpub.com/"><img src="http://bostonazureweb.blob.core.windows.net/static/images/sponsors/packt-logo.png" alt="Packt Publishing" /></a>
                <a href="http://www.pluralsight-training.net/microsoft/"><img src="http://www.pluralsight-training.net/microsoft/sponsorships/pluralsight-logo-for-sponsorships-small.png" title="Pluralsight" alt="Pluralsight" border="0" /></a>
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